However, the “astounded” owner was not expecting to see ten firefighters with two fire appliances, along with bolt cutters, hacksaws and tool boxes.

It seems the full scale response may have been a tad dramatic as the rescue mission didn’t require the saws or cutters: just a little coaxing from one of the volunteers was enough to free the furry pet.

The crew were confused about the necessity to send so many responders, “but accepted it with good humor.”